Deadline: 5 December 2017
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is offering American high school students and recent graduates full scholarships to study for one academic year in countries with significant Muslim populations.
The YES Abroad program is a cultural exchange between the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. YES Abroad participants live with a host family and attend a local school, promoting mutual understanding between the United States and the host country by forming lasting relationships with their host families and friends.
The YES Abroad scholarship covers costs related to: round-trip airfare and room and board for the Pre-Departure Orientation; round-trip airfare between the participant’s home region and community abroad; in-country support; cultural activities; school tuition (where applicable); room and board with a host family; secondary medical benefits; visa fees; and a modest stipend.
Goals
YES abroad program goals are to:
- Enable students to positively and accurately represent their experience as Americans and breakdown stereotypes in their host communities through daily interactions
- Promote mutual understanding between the United States and YES Abroad countries by providing the opportunity for students to form lasting relationships with their host families and friends
- Develop the necessary skills for students to be leaders in the global community
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. citizen
- 15-18.5 years of age at start of program (born between December 19, 1999 and June 19, 2003)
- Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application
- For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco, Senegal
- The YES Abroad program seeks applicants of all racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and welcomes students with disabilities
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study.
